Flyer featurong a white background with bold, high-contrast text in red and black.
Top Left: A slanted red banner with white text that reads "NO CUTS TO CARE!" directly above a smaller black banner with white text stating "No to IFHP refugee health cuts."
Top Right: A black line drawing of a landline telephone receiver off the hook, surrounded by several red lightning bolt icons to symbolize ringing or activity.
Center: Large, stylized black and red text prominently displays "PHONE ZAP!" followed by the call to action, "STOP CUTS TO HEALTH CARE."
Event Times: Listed in black text are two sessions: "March 30th @ 7pm ET" and "April 1st @ 12 pm ET."
Bottom Section: A solid red horizontal bar contains white text that instructs: "CALL YOUR MP AND DEMAND THAT THEY ACT TO STOP CUTS TO REFUGEE HEALTH CARE."
Footer: In the bottom right corner, small black text asks, "What is a phone zap?" next to a yellow arrow pointing to the right.
Flyer:
Header: A red rectangular banner in the top left contains the question "What is a PHONE ZAP?" in white, bold capital letters.
Graphic: To the right of the header is a black line drawing of a landline telephone receiver off the hook, surrounded by several red lightning bolts to signify high activity.
Main Body: Six bullet points, each preceded by a black circular icon with a white right-pointing arrow. The text alternates between black and red font:
Point 1 (Black): Defines it as a coordinated call-in campaign targeting specific individuals, in this case, MPs.
Point 2 (Red): Explains that participants call simultaneously to amplify impact and show public concern.
Point 3 (Black): Notes that anyone with a phone can participate.
Point 4 (Red): Mentions these occur in a designated time frame for maximum impact.
Point 5 (Black): States that scripts or talking points are provided for consistent messaging.
Point 6 (Red): Details the use of social media coordination and shareable graphics.
Footer: In the bottom right, small black text reads "Our target MPs" next to a yellow hand-drawn arrow pointing to the right.
The image is split into two columns, each topped by a red banner and an icon of a ringing telephone. It lists the following targets for the "Phone Zap":
Left Column:
Your local MP: Directs users to find their representative via ourcommons.ca/members/.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (The Hon. Lena Metlege Diab): Lists offices in Ottawa (613-996-3085) and Halifax (902-426-2217).
Minister of Health (The Hon. Marjorie Michel): Lists offices in Ottawa (613 947-9299) and Montréal (514-277-1645).
Prime Minister of Canada (The Right Hon. Mark Carney): Lists a constituency office in Nepean (613-825-3422).
Right Column:
Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (HESA) (The Hon. Hedy Fry): Lists offices in Ottawa (613-992-3213) and Vancouver (604-666-0135).
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health (Maggie Chi): Lists offices in Ottawa (613-995-4988) and Toronto (416-443-2278).
Honourable Evan Solomon: Lists offices in Ottawa (613-992-1377) and Toronto (416-972-2030).
- Black circles with white right-pointing arrows mark each entry.
- Yellow hand-drawn arrows at the bottom indicate the list continues and leads to a "Phone script" on the next page.
![Header:
WHAT TO SAY
Script Body:
My name is __ and I’m a constituent of MP __.
I’m calling today to ask the government to reverse the cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) refugee health care coverage and cancel the new co-payments being introduced on May 1st.
The upcoming IFHP co-payments will:
Deny refugee newcomers access to essential medications and services, resulting in worsening health
Lead to more costly emergency department visits and hospitalizations, driving up health care costs and increasing wait times in already strained emergency departments
Delay individuals’ participation in the workforce and community due to unmanaged health conditions.
Furthermore, most IFHP supplemental benefits are on par with coverage provided to individuals on provincial social assistance.
These IFHP co-payments punish refugees, who are fleeing from persecution, sexual violence, war, and torture, by denying them essential health care. Financially, the co-payment plan will cost Canada more, not less.
[If applicable, link to the MP's role—eg. "as a member of the Standing Committee on Immigration", or "as a champion for immigrants and newcomers" or "as someone who understands wise investment"],
I am asking MP __ to reverse the proposed IFHP co-payments and fully reinstate the program.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:flxj5xd6rmmmaoxya5wanm7y/bafkreiee73rbhjygndo2ppvv236y547bzmm7y6uaxqz44244vua5dog72q)
Header:
WHAT TO SAY
Script Body:
My name is __ and I’m a constituent of MP __.
I’m calling today to ask the government to reverse the cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) refugee health care coverage and cancel the new co-payments being introduced on May 1st.
The upcoming IFHP co-payments will:
Deny refugee newcomers access to essential medications and services, resulting in worsening health
Lead to more costly emergency department visits and hospitalizations, driving up health care costs and increasing wait times in already strained emergency departments
Delay individuals’ participation in the workforce and community due to unmanaged health conditions.
Furthermore, most IFHP supplemental benefits are on par with coverage provided to individuals on provincial social assistance.
These IFHP co-payments punish refugees, who are fleeing from persecution, sexual violence, war, and torture, by denying them essential health care. Financially, the co-payment plan will cost Canada more, not less.
[If applicable, link to the MP's role—eg. "as a member of the Standing Committee on Immigration", or "as a champion for immigrants and newcomers" or "as someone who understands wise investment"],
I am asking MP __ to reverse the proposed IFHP co-payments and fully reinstate the program.
Join Migrant Rights Network, Canadian Council for Refugees, and Canadian Refugee Health Network to say #NoCutsToCare for refugee health services. On May 1, 2026, the Liberal government will introduce harmful and unaffordable co-payments for healthcare for […]
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